Kluntzinger wrasse

[ynot65]

My Scott's Fairy Wrasse did not arrive, however a Kluntzingers wrasse arrived in its place. It's a beautiful fish but is about 4" in size, which would make him the largest fish in my tank (150gal). What would he pose a threat to as far as corals or my following fish, 3 purple fire fish 2", a Naso tang 2", foxface 4",coral beauty 2 1/2", lawn mower blenie 2" ?????
Anybody have any first hand experience with them ?

 

[eatbreakfast]

The firefish are in serious jeopardy, and the other fish may be chased to a degree. He will double in size and will not tolerate any other wrasses in the future. Although he will not eat corals he may flip them over and any CUC will be on the menu.

 

[evolved]

The firefish are in serious jeopardy, and the other fish may be chased to a degree. He will double in size and will not tolerate any other wrasses in the future. Although he will not eat corals he may flip them over and any CUC will be on the menu.

+1

And if he doesn't like the firefish, he'll go about removing their eyes...

 

[starkii]

My friend had one when he worked at a lfs in their coral tray. He kept moving it to the fish only system and the owner moved it back to the coral tray when he had a day off. This went on maybe 5 times before a customer pointed out to the owner it was eating a tridacna clam. Apparently my friend had said that would happen but wasn't believed, hence why he moved it. The owner was told it was completely reef safe and that he was a nut. It didn't hurt any other corals but did dismantle a few clams, a few snails and a brittlestar.

Still its is a beautiful species but perhaps not ideal for your tank.

 

[ynot65]

Thanks for the info, I passed on him.